| Service number | NX12153 |
|---|---|
| Birth Date | 1916-07-10 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit | 6 Division Signals |
| Places | |
| Conflict/Operation | Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Fate Date | 08 August 1945 |
| Place of Association | Sydney, New South Wales |
Middle East - Recovered Prisoners of War Rolls, 1939-45 War William Richard Bates
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